Jul 23, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019!If your old vacuum is on the fritz or you’re looking to make a new investment, we rounded up 9 HEPA filter vacuums in a variety of styles that are highly reviewed. What is a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air ) Filter? HEPA filters, as...
Apr 1, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019! No need to look any further and spend time reading labels in the grocery aisle! We checked all the databases, read reviews, and rounded up 8 safe and healthy non-toxic all-purpose cleaners that are widely available. Everyone needs an all-purpose...
Jan 29, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
As we get the first hints of true chill in the air, that means it’s time to start pulling out the layers and bundling up in all the cozy sweaters you can find. But, now that you’ve pulled them out of storage, does it look like they need some TLC? Maybe...
Jan 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We’re familiar with the fact that many green and non-toxic cleaners might be out of your budget or that you’d rather spend that extra money on something fun or delicious. Plus if you have kids, getting them to help in the cleaning routine is a lot easier...
Jan 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes when you look around your dirty messy house, it can be so hard to know where to start. Well, we’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to! And even if you’ve got a cleaning routine down, sometimes you just need a checklist so that you...
Jan 18, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
So, maybe you’ve heard of the zero waste movement that’s been gaining traction. Or, maybe you’ve seen the Instagrammers showing that they have only made a small jar of trash in the last four years (props to you Laura Singer!). Whether you’ve...
Nov 7, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
*COVID-19* For a cleaning and disinfecting guide that is specific to the novel coronavirus pandemic, please see our article: A Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Cleaning and Disinfecting During the Coronavirus PandemicCleaning is important, you should definitely do it....
Aug 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You know that white shirt that makes for the perfect effortless outfit. It’s gorgeous, but also takes a little bit of confidence to rock it. That’s because it doesn’t matter if it’s a summer BBQ, a girls night happy hour, or just running around...
Jul 9, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Hey, guys, yeah all you sperm producing humans out there. Hate to break it to you, but when it comes to different chemicals in our world, your little swimmers might not be as safe as you think. While it’s true that you continually are creating new sperm, if you...
Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
When it comes to household cleaning, we are big fans of creative ways to use baking soda, vinegar, and liquid soap. But, we get it, sometimes you might need to buy a cleaning product (because it’s just more convenient, or serves a more specific purpose). With so...